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electing A Trailer
Choose the
proper trailer for your boat and make sure the trailer you use is certified. Consult your state
a
uthority for
state regulations pertaining to trailering a boat. More damage can be done to a boat by the
stress of road travel than by normal water operation. A boat hull is designed to be evenly s
w
ater. Pro-Line does not make or recommend the use of any particular trailer. We do, however,
recommend using the
bunk style trailer in lieu of a roller style trailer. The bunk style provides the hull of
the
ve sel with a much more even distribution of weight.
s
When t
ransported on a trailer, your boat should be supported structurally, as ev
pos
sib . This will allow for even distribution of the weight of the hull, en
le
long n
e
o
ugh to support the whole length of the hull but short enoug
eng
ine o extend freely.
t
•
Rollers an
d bolsters must be kept in good condition to prevent scratching and gouging of
the hull.
•
Tie-downs and lower unit supports must be adjusted properly to preve
bouncing on the trailer. The bow
chain or turnbuc
across the beam of the boat.
•
The capacity of the trailer should be greater than the combined
and equipment. Check the
to insure
it has an adequate gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) for the combined boat
and trailer.
•
The tow vehicle must be capable of handling the weight of the trailer, boat and motors, as
well as the weight of the equipment, which will be carried
include the weight of the empty hull, motors, full fuel and fresh water
accessories, equipment, and provisions. This may require that the tow vehi
to be specially equipped with:
Engine of adequate power.
o
Transmission designed for towing.
o
Larger cooling systems for the engine and transmission.
o
Heavy-duty brakes.
o
Load bearing hitch attached to the frame, not the bumper.
o
Rollers, if used, should only serve to guide the boat into position while in the water and should not be
relied upon to support the weight of the boat. The improper use of rollers voids your warranty and could
seriously damage your hull.
Check Before You Go Ou
•
Insure that the hitch on the tow vehicle is rated for the gross total weight (GTW) or
greater and that the ball size matches the trailer receiver.
•
The tow ball and coupler are the same size and the bolts with washers are ti
secured. (The vibration of road travel can loosen them.)
•
The coupler is completely over the ball and the latching mechanism is loc
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The trailer is loaded evenly from front to rear as well as side-to-side. Too mu
on the hitch will cause the rear wheels of the tow vehicle to drag and may make steering
more difficult.
Trailering and Launching
eye on the boat should be secured
kle in addition to
the winch cable. Additional straps may be required
certification label on the forward port (left) side of your trailer
t On The Highway
enly across the hull as
gine and equipment. It should be
h to
allow the lower unit of the boat's
nt the boat from
either with rope,
weight of the boat, motor,
inside. The boat weight must
capacities,
cle may need
ked down.
ch weight
upported by
ghtly
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